Surgery Receiving Veterinary Technician Assistant, NVS
Nashville Veterinary Specialists in Nashville, TN is looking to add a Receiving Veterinary Technician Assistant to our Surgery Team!
Compensation: $18-23/hr, depending on experience
Schedule: Four, 10-hour shifts per week
Benefits:
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
401k retirement planning and employer matching
Discounted employee pet products and services
C.E Allowance
Scholarship and Sponsorship Program via Penn Foster
Licensure Renewal and Out of State Licensure transfer reimbursements
Uniform Allowance
Cell Phone Discount
YMCA Corporate Memberships
Team building and Volunteer events
Career Development strategies
State of the art newly renovated and expanded hospital setting
And more!
Role Summary: The Veterinary Technician Assistant – Surgery Receiving will engage in responsibilities combined between receiving and sterilization. This role will be “home based” out of the surgery receiving area with time occasionally spent in sterilization. This role will also provide support in the anesthesia induction area as needed.
Position Responsibilities:
Instrument preparation and sterilization: Clean, soak, decontaminate, dry, wrap, and load instruments into autoclave or gas sterilizer (including Anprolene certification), ensuring sterile conditions for OR use.
OR restocking and turnover: Restock OR supplies (sutures, instruments, needles, syringes, micro extension sets), clean ORs and sterile hallways, and manage nitrogen tank changes.
Client and patient support: Communicate with clients to obtain histories, schedule appointments, address post-op concerns, provide discharge instructions, handle prescriptions, assist with patient transport, restraint, grooming, and bandage changes, and coordinate with the surgical team for diagnostics and lab follow-ups.
Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, communication logs, handle department voicemail, client callbacks and documentation. Educate and communicate with clients regarding their pet's condition, treatment plans, review of estimates, and follow-up care.
End-of-day and ICU tasks: Clean and restock the anesthesia induction area, wet table, and ICU spaces, including endotracheal tubes and laundry, and ensure cages and ICU runs are sanitized after patient discharge.
Requirements:
1+ year of prior veterinary experience
Attention to detail, with strong organizational and communication skills with both clients and team members. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
Flexibility to work beyond scheduled hours if necessary.
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.
At NVS, we're not just colleagues; we're a supportive community that celebrates victories together, both big and small. Here, you'll thrive in a nurturing learning environment where honing your skills and seeking guidance from teammates is not just encouraged, but embraced. What sets us apart is our commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and compassion. We prioritize patient care and client experience above all else, and we're looking for someone who shares our dedication. Apply today and come experience our supportive environment that will encourage you to be the best technician you can be!
https://www.nashvillevetspecialists.com/
Physical/Environmental Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of each of these jobs. While performing the duties of any of these positions, the employee is frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, talk, and listen; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time; will use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to lift and carry animals weighing fifty pounds or more; handle dogs weighing up to 150 pounds.
Nashville, TN
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.